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Best, The Netherlands

North Brabant · The Netherlands

Best is a small city in North Brabant, The Netherlands with a population of 29,074. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
29,074 Population 2,152/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$58,428 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,428 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,074
Density2,152/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$58,428

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population29,074
Population Density2,152 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates51.5075°, 5.3903°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceNorth Brabant
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.9 inches (1,065 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.4 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$58,428

About Best

Best is a small city in The Netherlands (North Brabant) with a population of 29,074. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Best is $58,428, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,326 business establishments.

Income: Best vs The Netherlands

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,428
22% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,326

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Best

Best has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 38°F 1.1° / 6.1° 0.0
Feb 4°C / 39°F 0.8° / 7.2° 0.0
Apr 10.3°C / 51°F 5° / 15.6° 0.0
May 13.9°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19° 0.0
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12.3° / 22.5° 0.0
Jul 19°C / 66°F 13.9° / 24.2° 0.0
Aug 18°C / 64°F 13.1° / 23° 0.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.3° 0.0
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 7.8° / 15.4° 0.0
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 3.9° / 9.8° 0.0
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.3° 0.0
Best experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²)
Population Density2,152/sq mi
Coordinates51.5075°N, 5.3903°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 49 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 85 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 57 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 142 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 96 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 48 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 78 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 73 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 102 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 122 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 136 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 113 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 49 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 83 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 63 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 82 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 17 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 75 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 57 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Best has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Best

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
basisschool "de Zevensprong" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Best

67 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
jungletrain.net - 24/7 drum and bass - MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Brabant news, omroep brabant MP3 256 kbps
4 The Music - Dance, House and Techno. Live DJs. dance, disco MP3 320 kbps
Efteling Kids Radio children, kids MP3 128 kbps
Belgian Dance Radio (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Brabant - Radio - MP3 256 kbps
Glow FM local news, local radio MP3
Rivierenland Radio (2nd server,320k) local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
BNL (BE) alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Langstraat FM local news, local radio MP3
Studio Grensstad (BE) - MP3 320 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen - MP3 256 kbps
happy.radio (NL) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Maria Nederland catholic, catholic talk MP3 160 kbps
Delta Radio Nijmegen (Works in Home Assistant) 60's, 70's MP3 256 kbps
Radion JND - MP3 192 kbps
Team FM Gelderland - MP3 192 kbps
Centrum Radio local news, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stichting Streekomroep de Bevelanden SOB FM classics, local news MP3 256 kbps
Trendy FM (BE) - MP3 128 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Internazionale (BE) italian pop MP3 192 kbps
Zeeuws FM various music MP3 192 kbps
Aalburg FM 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Beats2dance Trance - MP3 320 kbps
F Test 24/7, music MP3 256 kbps
Rivierenland Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Beats2dance Techno - MP3 320 kbps
Polder radio dutch music MP3 192 kbps
MFM (RU) поп-музыка MP3 256 kbps
MFM Brabant local news, local radio MP3
GL8 Media pop AAC+ 320 kbps
Wonderjaren - Streaming radio 00's, 24/7 AAC 128 kbps
Polder Radio (stream 3) nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Unique Gold - MP3 192 kbps
Polder Radio (stream 2) music MP3 320 kbps
Jinglegek - AAC 192 kbps
Columbia AM 1395 - MP3 256 kbps
Powersound Radio - MP3 256 kbps
SRC FM 2 - Rivierenland en Vijfheerenlanden local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
SRC Rivierenland local news, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stad Montfoort 24/7, local news MP3 192 kbps
RTV Rijnstreek - MP3 192 kbps
RADIO EXPERIENCE - MP3 256 kbps
Radio 4 Brainport (192 k MP3) music, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apollo (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland (BE) - MP3 256 kbps
Sjeffm classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps
Double Z Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eileen - OGG
HiTec Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be (BE) - MP3 192 kbps
Studio040 pop MP3 160 kbps
Rara Radio alternative UNKNOWN
Radio 4 Brainport, Eindhoven (64 k AAC) music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunset Radio internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
Radio Halloo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Son en Breugel local news, local radio MP3
Lokale Omroep Goirle Radio local news, local radio MP3
Wonderjaren streaming radio 80s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Omroep Tilburg New - MP3
Maxhitradio24 60's, 70's MP3 320 kbps
Radio A-FM local news, local radio MP3
Fomix 90s, clasics AAC 312 kbps
Omroep Land van Cuijk (2nd server, 320k) local news, local radio MP3 320 kbps
Pure Classix Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Best

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Oude Slot
't Oude Slot
Bakkerijmuseum de Grenswachter
Barak 1B
Bastionder
Bricks of Wonder
Bricks of Wonder
Classic Park
Concentration Camp Museum
Cultuurhuis Bergeijk
DAF Museum
DAF Museum
De Vier Quartieren
Design Museum Den Bosch
Erfgoedhuis
Erfgoedhuis
Geniemuseum
Heemkunde Pladella Villa
Het Kleine Aadal
Het Noordbrabants Museum
Het Oertijdmuseum
Het Oeteldonks Gemintemuzejum
Het Waalres Museum
Het Waalres Museum
Historama Wereld
Historama Wereld
Historisch Museum
Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden
Klompenmuseum Best
Kunstlocatie Würth
Meierijsche Museumboerderij
Monument van Riel
Museum 't Brabants Leven
Museum Bevrijdende Vleugels
Museum Bevrijdende Vleugels
Museum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene
Museum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene
Museum Dansant
Museum De Sigarenmaker
Museum Hertogsgemaal
Museum Jan Heestershuis
Museum Krona
Museum Kruithuis
Museum Regiment Limburgse Jagers
Museum Regiment Limburgse Jagers
Museum Slager
Museum van Brabantse Mutsen en Poffers
Museumgemaal Caners
Nederlands Steendruk Museum
Nederlands Steendruk Museum
Oorlogsmuseum Paulushoeve
Oorlogsmuseum Paulushoeve
Philips Historische Producten
Philips Historische Producten
Philips Museum
Philips Museum
Plattelandsmuseum Duinhove
PreHistorisch Dorp
PreHistorisch Dorp
PSV Museum
PSV Museum
Rijtuigenmuseum Valkenswaard
Romeins Halder
SEE Sculpture Expo Esbeek
SIEMei
Spelebos
Spelebos
Temporary Art Centre
Temporary Art Centre
Valkerij En Sigaarmakerij Museum
Valkerij En Sigaarmakerij Museum
Van Abbemuseum
Van Abbemuseum
Van Gogh Village Museum
Van Gogh Village Museum
Vughts Museum
Weverij De Ploeg
Weverijmuseum
Weverijmuseum
Zwanenbroedershuis

Libraries in Best

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bewonersbibliotheek Achtse Barrier0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Achtse Barrier0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Blixems0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Blixems0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Dommelbeemd0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Mensfort0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Mensfort0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Strijp0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Strijp0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Vitalis Berckelhof0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Wilgenhof0.0
Bewonersbibliotheek Wilgenhof0.0
Bibliotheek Ammerzoden0.0
Bibliotheek Beek en Donk0.0
Bibliotheek Bergeijk0.0
Bibliotheek Berlicum0.0
Bibliotheek Bladel0.0
Bibliotheek Boxtel0.0
Bibliotheek Budel0.0
Bibliotheek Eersel0.0
Bibliotheek Erp0.0
Bibliotheek Geldrop0.0
Bibliotheek Geldrop0.0
Bibliotheek Hapert0.0
Bibliotheek Heesch0.0
Bibliotheek Heeswijk-Dinther0.0
Bibliotheek Heeze0.0
Bibliotheek Heeze0.0
Bibliotheek Leende0.0
Bibliotheek Lieshout0.0
Bibliotheek Maarheeze0.0
Bibliotheek Mierlo0.0
Bibliotheek Mierlo0.0
Bibliotheek Nistelrode0.0
Bibliotheek Nuenen0.0
Bibliotheek Nuenen0.0
Bibliotheek Oirschot0.0
Bibliotheek Reusel0.0
Bibliotheek Rosmalen0.0
Bibliotheek Schaijk0.0
Bibliotheek Schijndel0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Michielsgestel0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Oedenrode0.0
Bibliotheek Son en Breugel0.0
Bibliotheek Son en Breugel0.0
Bibliotheek Sterksel0.0
Bibliotheek TU/e0.0
Bibliotheek TU/e0.0
Bibliotheek Uden0.0
Bibliotheek Valkenswaard0.0
Bibliotheek Veghel0.0
Bibliotheek Vught0.0
Bibliotheekpunt Hedel0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Archipel Eerdbrand0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Archipel Eerdbrand0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Stratum0.0
Buurtbibliotheek Stratum0.0
de Bibliotheek Best0.0
de Bibliotheek Best0.0
de Bibliotheek Moergestel0.0
de Bibliotheek Oisterwijk0.0
de Bibliotheek Udenhout0.0
de Bibliotheek Veldhoven0.0
de Bibliotheek Veldhoven0.0
de Bibliotheek Vlijmen0.0
de Bibliotheek Waalre0.0
de Bibliotheek Waalre0.0
DigiTAALpunt Noord0.0
DigiTAALpunt West0.0
Eindhoven Library0.0
Eindhoven Library0.0
Huis730.0
Servicepunt Boerdonk0.0
Servicepunt Keldonk0.0
Servicepunt Zijtaart0.0
Uitleenpunt HelvoirThuis0.0
Uitleenpunt Liempde0.0

Farmers Markets in Best

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Duurzame Weekmarkt Wilhelminaplein
Gerardusplein
Hof
Weekmarkt Valkenswaard
Woensdag markt
Woensdag markt
Woenselse Markt

Restaurants in Best

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bastille
Olympia

Cinemas in Best

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BioBest

Train Stations in Best

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best

Breweries in Best

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beerze
Bierbrouwerij Dommelsch
Bierbrouwerij Sint Servattumus
Brouwerij het Veem
Brouwerij het Veem
Café 100 Watt
Café 100 Watt
De Brouwerij Vandeoirsprong
Herberg
Jongens van De Wit
Lighttown Brewers
Lighttown Brewers
Stadsbrouwerij 't Kolleke
Strijder
Strijder
Van Moll
Van Moll

Stadiums & Teams in Best

TeamLeagueDivision
Philips Stadion
Pieter van den Hoogenband Zwemstadion

Ski Resorts Near Best

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
De Schans 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skipiste Nieuwegein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
IJsvereniging Laag Soeren 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Best

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Deelen Air Base-Medium Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Gilze Rijen Air BaseGLZMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Volkel Air BaseUDEMedium Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goch-Asperden Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hilversum Airfield-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Malden Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Nistelrode Glidersite-Small Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Schinveld Glidersite-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Soesterberg Glidersite-Small Airport
Terlet Glidersite-Small Airport
Teuge Airport-Small Airport
Weelde Air Base-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Best

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ETZ Poli Oisterwijk
Handenkliniek Eindhoven
Helder kliniek
Janssen Kliniek
Libra Revalidatie
Mildred Clinics
Okido
PoliDirect Eindhoven
Stichting Zuidzorg
Stroomz De Akkers
Stroomz Tongelre
Veltman kliniek
Visus
Vitalis Brunswijck
Xpert clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Best

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mescid-I Kuba Best
Sint-Odulphuskapel
Sint-Odulphuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Best

What is the population of Best?

Best has a population of 29,074 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 2,152 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

Is Best expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,428, 22% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Best?

Best has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Best?

There are 2,326 business establishments in the area.

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